Jun 26, 2016
It is amazing how many warning signs of stress look exactly like warning signs in the process of relapse! In fact, we know that many of these are identical – and that stress is a huge trigger in relapse. Well, it’s not actually the stress, is it?...
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Jun 25, 2016
The Davis House women sent me some unsolicited pictures representing them practicing the principles they are learning in our Sober Living Enrichment program. I was told that historically, these team dinners have not been particularly healthy. In fact, frequently quite...
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Jun 12, 2016
Last night we worked on identifying early warning relapse signs. We recognized that impulsive behaviors and neglecting to work on delaying gratification undermine our resilience to relapse. Dopamine is a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) messenger that is responsible...
Jun 9, 2016
“It’s a daily intervention that allows her to break the cycle and helps her self esteem…”
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May 29, 2016
May 28, 2016 Great stuff last night! We started the afternoon with Life Skills topic Understanding Basic Financial Terms and Creating a Personal Budget. Impulsive and inappropriate spending are common cross-addiction problems, especially upon stopping the use of...
